Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Wind & Solar Systems

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Pension scheme

Volunteer days

International travel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to design components for wind turbines and solar systems. You will use CATIA/SolidWorks for 3D modeling and drawings, and perform structural and thermal analyses with FEA tools.

Collaboration with electrical engineers and material scientists is essential to ensure manufacturability and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, design for manufacturability, and ongoing improvements in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' mechanical design and analysis experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Strong understanding of materials science and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in wind or solar renewables is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.
• Familiar with design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Familiar with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies for renewable energy systems.
• Use CAD software for 3D modeling and drawings.
• Perform structural, fatigue, and thermal analyses using FEA tools.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and material scientists to integrate designs.
• Specify materials and manufacturing processes per standards.
• Develop and execute testing procedures for prototypes and production components.
• Troubleshoot design issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of designs and processes.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Abaqus

Ansys

Materials science

Manufacturing processes

Renewable energy

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to design components for wind turbines and solar systems. You will use CATIA/SolidWorks for 3D modeling and drawings, and perform structural and thermal analyses with FEA tools.

Collaboration with electrical engineers and material scientists is essential to ensure manufacturability and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, design for manufacturability, and ongoing improvements in a